Hitachi SA200 manual Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack

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5 The Power System

1.Ensure that the battery pack is inserted in its compartment as described in the next section “Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack.”

2.Attach the AC adapter to the laptop and plug the adapter into an AC power source. The Battery Status indicator lights.

3.Allow the battery to charge fully. This takes about 2-3 hours if the laptop is turned off, or about 6 hours if the laptop is turned on.

When the battery is fully charged and the Battery Status indicator turns off, charging will stop automatically.

Note: The manufacturer recommends that you fully discharge and charge your new battery the first five times you use it for maximum battery life.

The battery pack may become extremely hot while you are using the computer. As a result, the battery may stop charging before its temperature becomes too high. If this should occur, remove the battery pack, let it cool and then resume charging it.

Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack

Follow the instructions listed below to remove the battery.

Do not remove the battery when system is on. This may cause damage to your laptop. Make sure that you shutdown properly before removing the battery, refer to page 17 for more information on turning your system off.

1.Turn your laptop off.

2.Locate the battery release latch.

3.Slide the release latch to the left and hold it in an open position.

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